Environment News

The latest environment news looking at developments in the world of agriculture and aquaculture, along with the management of plastic waste, pollution and climate modelling

How post-harvest innovation strengthens global food security

Jack Shaw, Senior Editor at Modded, explores the post-harvest innovations boosting food security, revenue, and sustainability.

Ending ‘forever chemicals’: How Invicta Water is scaling PFAS destruction technology across the Carolinas and beyond

Invicta Water discusses its pioneering technology to eliminate PFAS contamination across various water sources.

Eurofins Medical Device Services launches first PFAS testing solutions for medical devices

Eurofins is setting new standards with groundbreaking GMP PFAS testing and advanced PFAS risk assessments for medical devices.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 global targets designed to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030. Our latest Environment news includes updates from organisations looking to tackle Goal 11, Goal 12, and Goal 13.

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Agricultural waste keeps forever chemicals out of food crops, research finds

Iron-fortified hemp biochar can significantly reduce the amount of forever chemicals that move from contaminated soil into food crops.

Measuring what matters: How on-farm methane monitoring unlocks hidden productivity gains

Agscent’s methane measurement technology is helping beef producers turn emissions data into powerful productivity insights.

Innovative PFAS treatment with mobile activated carbon filtration in Rumilly

In Rumilly, Savoie, PFAS contamination in drinking water has triggered increased regulatory vigilance. Discover more here.

Widespread photosynthetic bacterium could help reduce PFAS pollution

Researchers have explored how natural microbes might eventually be guided or engineered to help reduce PFAS pollution.

A new era chair in Foodomics: Pioneering metabolomics research for healthier futures

Discover how metabolomics addresses challenges in the food industry while promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.

Europe urged to treat animal disease prevention as a strategic investment

Europe’s animal sector urges a shift from reactive culling to prevention-first strategies to tackle costly and animal disease outbreaks.

Researchers uncover the source of PFAS contamination in North Carolina

Through sampling and analysing sewage in and around North Carolina, researchers traced PFAS contamination to a local textile plant.

Harnessing microbial co-culture fermentation to extract chitin for biodegradable materials

Work in the X-Food Research Laboratory is using co-culture fermentation as a platform to develop eco-friendly packaging materials.

The Netherlands’ open-access playbook: How a small country built a big tent for cellular agriculture

Explore how the Netherlands is pioneering cellular agriculture and is urging Europe to take note to allow the cell ag ecosystem to thrive.

Growing levels of microplastics contribute to AMR, study finds

New research from Plymouth Marine Laboratory shows that antimicrobial-resistant bacteria colonises microplastics in the natural environment.

How BECCS can help deliver Europe’s 2040 industrial carbon removal targets

Bioenergy Europe explains how bioenergy with carbon capture and storage could hold the key to Europe’s energy transition.

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Animal Health News

The latest animal health news, research, and developments

Measuring what matters: How on-farm methane monitoring unlocks hidden productivity gains

Agscent’s methane measurement technology is helping beef producers turn emissions data into powerful productivity insights.

Europe urged to treat animal disease prevention as a strategic investment

Europe’s animal sector urges a shift from reactive culling to prevention-first strategies to tackle costly and animal disease outbreaks.

UK achieves record low sales of veterinary antibiotics

UK sales of veterinary antibiotics hit a record low, reflecting a decade of progress in reducing antimicrobial resistance.

Kyrexa: Driving kinder cancer treatment for pets through cutting-edge technology

Kyrexa introduces the innovative pet cancer treatment born out of an unexpected discovery. Learn more here.

Climate Modelling News

The latest climate modelling news, research, and developments

Turning undersea cables into a global natural hazard and environmental monitoring system

Researchers are exploring how undersea cables for communication can double up as environmental and seismic sensors.

Space dust could be the key to monitoring Arctic sea ice changes

University of Washington study reveals that tracking where cosmic dust has fallen can provide insight into Arctic sea ice coverage changes.

Antarctic Sea ice emerges as key predictor of accelerated global warming

A new study has provided a critical and previously underestimated connection between Antarctic sea ice, cloud cover, and global warming.

Saving lives from space: How Earth observation satellites aid disaster response

Earth observation has become essential in disaster response by providing real-time data that enhances situational awareness.
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